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**** NEW**** - BJ Online's "SPOTLIGHT" on COMMUNITY ACCOLADES


****This "Spotlight" on Community Accolades is a selection of related topics which combine together to inform all in our community of news, views, faces and places and give all residents the opportunity to become aware of the achievements of self organised groups and interest created by individuals in the community which are and for improving the lot of each and everyone .

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Community Accolades Forum, Profiles/Services Groups / Interests

Visit our mother site at http://www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk/

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To whom it may concern

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Just a thought to bear in mind
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Particularly with the advent of 3 new co-opted BJ Parish Councillors
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It has been suggested that..
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"There appears much "lemming" like behaviour at many of the BJPC Council meetings... ..

Councillors should be constantly aware that any actions taken in the name of the Council are the responsibility of them all ( even if individual Councillors are not at the meeting) and they can be sued/surcharged for illegal or irresponsible activities... ..

*This does not include the Clerk because it is understood the Clerk acts under the instruction of the Council"

For much more community information and gossip visit our mother site at

http://www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk/

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Aah if only

Aah! if only we could be there

But you are not .

However you can see more at our mother site www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk

When you visit Thinnius Thoggs Travels in "Guest Contributors"

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Bus Plug controversy returns

The Meeting of "Heaven & Hell" ?

A downpour of rain and a layer of cloud thro-out the day - the result of the high jet stream from the USA/Canada, brings freak evening conditions to the UK, with the sun setting so low it shines underneath

the cloud cover at Burton Joyce ( 29/07/09)

This marks the next phase of the Burton Joyce/Gedling Bus plug controversy - with the mobilising of the public for the next round of community meetings

see our mother site for ongoing details - www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk

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Why do our Councillors keep leaving

“Why do our Councillors keep leaving

”Extracts from ex Councillors - Julie O’Neill, Brian O’Neill and Marlene Dixon's resignation letters (full unabridged version Why do our Councillors keep leaving in this Hot Gossip link) brought to you as the result of "The Freedom of Information Act"

Dear Mr Potter
When I stood for the Council in 2207 , I did so because I was aware of the need for change .. .. It has been a difficult struggle .. to get the Council to adopt legall;y required policies and procedures ..
Now we have legally required documents and procedure in place .. .. Is purposeless unless they are adhered to. Recently we have seen standing orders and financial regulations flouted .. .. interests not declared .. Approved policies and procedure ignored or over-ridden .. Minutes interfered with ..
The treatment of Councillors who raise questions or make suggestions at meeting is a disgrace.. .. private vilification campaigns, aggression .. shouting down
Many of the people responsible for such behaviour in the past have now left . ..disappointing to see some of the new personnel have adopted the same practices. ..
Serve the community but to promote their personal and sectional interests ..” .......................

“Dear Chairman
My interest and knowledge about engineering and sporting matters would be welcome
.. Having undertaken an extensive piece of work in the Fire Risk Assessment of the Sports Centre with you and .. .. I find that others are determined to undermine the work for their ow petty reasons I am particularly concerned .. I find all this insulting to me personally and potential dangerous for the Parish Council ..
If this is the way you treat new Councillors .. not an organisation I wish to be associated with “ ...................

“Dear Chairman
I, Mrs Marlene Dixon wish to tender my resignation ..
I joined the Council in the hope that the 15% increase in the 2008/08 Council Tax could be brought down in line with other villages ..
I was publicly humiliated at my first council meeting to such an extent that other members complained of the treatment I received ..
After being on high profile committees as Chairman and Vice Chairman for 40 years .. . also being a retired tribunal judge, I do not want to be held responsible for decisions made without my knowledge.
I hope in future that the Council will not be swayed by outside forces .. .. In future the Council will treat all new Councillors with respect and kindness”

”Extracts from ex Councillors - Julie O’Neill, Brian O’Neill and Marlene Dixon's resignation letters (full unabridged version Why do our Councillors keep leaving in this Hot Gossip link) brought to you as the result of "The Freedom of Information Act"

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B J's Silent Majority

“B J’s SILENT MAJORITY”

B J has a population of (2001 census) 3,555 - average age is **43.1yrs

Only 15% of BJ's population is under 16 yrs old
Only 11.9% of BJ's population are aged between 16 <30yrs

Yet **41% of BJ are aged 30 to 59years old -

Plus **31.9% of BJ are 60yrs and over

- with 237 homes belonging to Pensioners

Which is why, we at BJ Online will continually stress the case for the “all inclusive“, “all participating“, consideration for the
**SILENT MINORITY - our **MATURE and SENIORS.
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As the direct result of our request under the Freeedom of Information Act - We have now received copies of the 3 ex Councillors resignations. ( Julie O'Neill, Brian O'Neill and Marlene Dixon). Each one, on its own, is astonishingly frank "

vist our mother site at http://www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk/

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BJPC Latest

Soon another Grove sign will appear prohibiting DOGS and HORSES.

Watch this space and learn about this and and why the

BJPC will NOT be publishing the minutes of the

BURTON JOYCE PARISH COUNCIL - 2008/9ANNUAL PARISH MEETING UNTIL 2010

Read the BJO's unbiased, unedited, comprehensive report covering the actual content and atmosphere of this important 2008/9 Annual Parish Meeting

(Posted in the "LOCAL ADMINISTRATION" section/"Burton Joyce Parish Council" category)

at www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk

***Visit "HOT GOSSIP" to see the our observations on the recent BJPC June Meeting !! PLUS***
the particular attitude adopted by others towards the B J Community website ethos

and more in Hot Gossip - the Forum

Do not miss the latest village information ONLINE on YOUR community website

www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk

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